John Jacques
Portsmouth, PO1 5BZ

John Jacques
Portsmouth, PO1 5BZ

Cask Beers Available

Cask Beers Available

Old Empire - 5.7%

Old Empire

Carlsberg Marston's

5.7% abv

A memorable and deceptively easy-drinking IPA. This is an authentic recreation of the beer style created for, and enjoyed throughout the Empire. Goldings, Fuggles and American Cascade hops combine to give a crisp, citrus hop aromas, with a balanced, bittersweet finish.

Dragonfly - 5.2%

Dragonfly

Loddon

5.2% abv

Strong pale ale, sharp and refreshing with a crisp, clean bitterness and heaps of Cascade and Comet hops providing a floral, peppery aroma with hints of grapefruit.

Forty Niner - 4.9%

Forty Niner

Ringwood

4.9% abv

Golden full bodied malted beer with a light, fresh hop bouquet. Rounded malt in the mouth with strong hop balance, deep bittersweet finish.

Old Thumper - 5.1%

Old Thumper

Ringwood

5.1% abv

Pale colour with predominantly fruity flavour and slight sweetness, leading to a pleasing, dry finish.

Doom Bar - 4%

Doom Bar

Sharp's

4% abv

A perfectly balanced beer combining subtle yet complex flavours. This creates an amber ale which is both satisfying and deliciously moreish.

Abbot Ale - 5%

Abbot Ale

Greene King

5% abv

A full-bodied, very distinctive beer with a bitter-sweet aftertaste.

IPA - 3.4%

IPA

Greene King

3.4% abv

An easy drinking and refreshing IPA. Fresh dry hop, herbal character is provided by the mix of Challenger and First Gold hops. The use of crystal malt in the grist gives a satisfying toffee/caramel note and the addition of a little black malt adds just enough astringency to give a clean, dry finish. The ABV has been reduced from 3.6% due to the recent duty rules.

Ciders & Perries Available

Black Dragon - 7.2%

Black Dragon

Gwynt y Ddraig

7.2% abv

The legendary Black Dragon! This cider now has quite a following amongst the most descerning cider drinkers. It is rich in colour, body and flavour with a fresh, fruity aroma.

Old Rosie (2019) - 6.8%

Old Rosie (2019)

Westons

6.8% abv

Old Rosie is the name given to our 1921 Aveling and Porter steam roller, that still sits in our yard in Herefordshire. Strong, reliable and so loved by everyone in the Westons family, we named this cloudy cider in her honour. Light, crisp and dry, this truly old fashioned cloudy cider is slowly matured and left unfiltered.

Coming Soon

Double Gold - 5%

Double Gold

Phoenix

5% abv

A deep golden premium bitter with a full malty flavour and a hoppy finish.

She Sells Sea Shells - 4.7%

She Sells Sea Shells

Gadds', Ramsgate

4.7% abv

A pale ale with a clean, fresh bitterness and a gorgeous, zesty hop flavour. It used to be a summer special but is now available all year round.

Jay IPA - 5.2%

Jay IPA

Magpie

5.2% abv

Mature hops, citrus fruit nose with a balance of hops and malt in the mouth with a smooth, hoppy aftertaste.

Old Empire - 5.7%

Old Empire

Carlsberg Marston's

5.7% abv

A memorable and deceptively easy-drinking IPA. This is an authentic recreation of the beer style created for, and enjoyed throughout the Empire. Goldings, Fuggles and American Cascade hops combine to give a crisp, citrus hop aromas, with a balanced, bittersweet finish.

Bishops Finger - 5%

Bishops Finger

Shepherd Neame

5% abv

A full-bodied, nut-brown ale with a fruity flavour, reminiscent of bananas and pears with citrus overtones.

Beast - 6.6%

Beast

Exmoor Ales

6.6% abv

An iconic beer amongst beer aficionados, Exmoor Beast is a dark beer, brewed making liberal use of Chocolate and Crystal malts. The beer has the characteristics of a strong Porter whilst retaining the distinctive Exmoor taste - a superb blend of malt and hops with a complex, long aftertaste.

Lurcher Stout - 4.8%

Lurcher Stout

Green Jack

4.8% abv

A rich smooth stout, a roasty dark ale with mature blackcurrent in the aroma and a fruity hoppy bitterness in the taste, quickly giving way to a long sweetish aftertaste.

Old Peculier - 5.6%

Old Peculier

Theakston

5.6% abv

A full-bodied, dark brown, strong ale. Slightly malty but with hints of roast coffee and liquorice. A smooth caramel overlay and a complex fruitiness leads to a bitter chocolate finish.

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John Jacques is in the Portsmouth & South East Hampshire CAMRA branch area.